Nettie Davis Elementary School (Closed 2023)

495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nettie Davis Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
119 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers

Showing 2011–2020. View full 34-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Hispanic
7%
29%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
1%
16%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 35-year historical data

White
86%
45%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.25

Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
16.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 24-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
4%

Showing 2006–2021. View full 20-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nettie Davis Elementary School?
119 students attend Nettie Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nettie Davis Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Nettie Davis Elementary School offer ?
Nettie Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Nettie Davis Elementary School part of?
Nettie Davis Elementary School is part of Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9.

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